Where We Left Off pt. 2

Story by Diamondog16 on SoFurry

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#2 of Where We Left Off

An unexpected event drives a wedge between Gideon and Travis, giving them both a lot to think about as well.Patreon|Ko-Fi|FurAffinity|InkBunny|SoFurry|


Gasping and rising up from the bed, Gideon woke up with a start. He could still feel the lingering effects of last night's drinking. It wasn't enough to give him a hangover nor was it enough to make him forget the night's events. There was no doubting what happened last night. Just thinking of it was enough to make his heartbeat increase.

The pair of friends came back to the motel that Travis stayed in. At first the fox and ferret were winding down after all the fun had at the bar. The details leading up to it were a bit fuzzy. He could remember them talking long for a while, maybe an hour or two. Finally feeling tired, Gideon began to undress, being used to sleeping in just his boxers. The level of drunkenness shared between the pals must have made things a lot less awkward.

He could recall Travis following suit, getting himself comfortable as well. Their bodies had become very close on the bed made for one mid-sized mammal. With them being practically naked and having their bodies being more or less on top of each other. There was a unique kind of excitement that came. That odd excitement came over him again. Everything that came after was so easy for the todd to recall.

In order to get more comfortable, Travis had rolled on top of the bigger chubby mammal, finding his body a lot more comfortable than the room's bed. His fur was soft and warm, having a familiar scent as well... Feeling those soft paws on his chest and belly. One thing led to another and they ended up kissing. Even now Gideon could still feel the warmth and softness on his lips.

That kiss was something on its own but the feelings that came with it blended with their buzzed state. Things only escalated from there. The few clothes on their bodies came off and they got even closer...

While replaying it all in his head, Travis stirred and opened his eyes. Just like the other mammal, the first thing on his mind was all that had happened the night before. He could hardly believe it but everything was so vivid. But the most telling thing was the look on Gideon's face, confirming it all. What started out as sharing a bed had somehow developed into them having sex. Neither of them said anything for some time, not until Gideon put his clothes on and suggested that he go and let Travis get settled, to which the ferret quietly agreed.

Even at work, that night had always been lingering in the back of his mind. It had been a few days since. Travis was still in Bunnyburrow but they hadn't seen each other or talked about what happened. He could only assume that Travis was just as lost as he was. The biggest factor for the fox was him being straight or at least assuming he was. Though not currently paired with anyone, Gideon had been with solely women until then. It wasn't that there was anything against being with other men, the fox just never considered himself doing so.

Given time to think, the fox realized that there was something felt when reliving that moment in his head. When dwelling on it he had to admit it was rather exciting. He and Travis were always close but he had no idea the two of them could be that close. The more it was thought about, the more Gideon's feelings on the matter began to change. It was surprising to himself but at this point there was no denying just how he felt about the whole ordeal. He just had no idea how to tell Travis.

When returning home, the fox sighed and went about his usual routine of having dinner and took a shower to clear his head. More than anything else was worried about his little buddy. He's already going through enough and now this was sprung on him as well. There was nothing actually stopping him from calling or seeing the ferret himself but something about it just seemed intimidating. Like he would be walking a fine line. Maybe it was too soon?

"Ugh, damn it!" he cursed to himself, throwing his heavyset body on the bed. Why was this so complicated? Perhaps he was just projecting? Trying to ask Travis how to feel before admitting his own thoughts? Was he scared to just tell the ferret that he might have enjoyed what happened that night. Sure it was unexpected and had been agreed upon to be some drunken mishap, but was it really?

Lying on his bed, Gideon felt himself stirring in different ways. As the days went by it was becoming harder and harder to deny that he enjoyed what happened back there. Not a day went by when he hadn't pondered on it. He had to push it out of his mind during work. Thinking about it too deeply made him stir in another way.

Groaning to himself he looked down at the erection that made his boxers stand up. At first a heavy sense of embarrassment came over him but at this point it was starting to feel more like torment. More time than he was willing to admit, Gideon had been getting off to not only the memory of their escapade but there had been new ones conjured up in his mind.

Giving into his innermost desires, Gideon reached a paw down his body, gripping and tugging down his boxers. His cock sprung free, already twitching hard from an entire day of being ignored. Underneath was his engorged knot, the thick veins along them pulsing hard as well. Upon gripping his shaft, a small moan came from the fox, shivering as he began to pleasure himself. Again, those images flared up in his mind. Feeling the other male's body against his own, hearing Travis' voice and the pleasure that had been shared between them.

Starting out slow with simple teasing, Gideon's fingers were lightly sliding and gripping at the fully erect length. Using the index finger and thumb especially, the chubby fox gave special attention to the tip, swirling around the circumference. That really got him going, showing in the form of hard shivers that raced through him. It was becoming coated in precum that slowly oozed out.

"Mmm..." he hummed, shifting a bit. More fingers came into place, wrapping around the shaft properly. It had only been 2 days since doing this last. Usually this was just done for the purpose of enjoying himself, but now it felt more like a need. The pleasure that coursed through his body was stronger than usual too. At this point there was no longer any shame in it. The images were vivid and every fiber of his being coaxed the fox on. All that was left at this point was just saying how he felt out loud.

While stroking slowly, Gideon began to play out a scenario in his mind. Taking from what had already happened, the fox imagined himself and Travis meeting yet again. They were back in the motel room, sitting down on the bed, already being in nothing more than their underwear. His fantasies started out simple; both mammals getting close to each other and kissing yet again. The taste of another male on his tongue and the brushing of small paws that swept over his chest and belly.

Biting his lip, Gideon picked up the pace a bit to match with the fantasy's escalation. The last of their clothes came on, this time without the haze of alcohol. At least in his mind, the vulpine was completely open and ready for his friend. Travis was moving down his body, giving direct licks to his chest before reaching the stomach. Breathing hard and feeling the pick up of his heartbeat, Gideon was now imagining the ferret licking at his shaft.

"Mmph! T-Trav..." the name was moaned out. A response could only be heard within the confines of the fox's mind. The ferret's head was bobbing up and down the length, grazing the throbbing flesh with a soft and wet tongue.

The bedroom became alive with the sounds of pleasure; the chubby mammal's paw sliding up and down the throbbing flesh and the small smacks from how wet the surface became thanks to how slick things were becoming. Things progressed further in his mind, with Travis now easing himself down on his length. Increasing the grip on his cock did well enough to simulate the act, pumping through a snug passage, hearing the moans of his smaller friend fill the bedroom.

Panting harder and gripping the length harder, Gideon began to give many strong tugs up and down, giving stimulation to the knot. Getting close, the fantasy had intensified to match the pace of his sailing paw, reaching up and down faster and faster. This translated in the form of Travis bouncing up and down, doing so a few more times before reaching their peaks together, crying out and shooting their loads.

In real life, the fox was groaning and gritting his teeth while shooting ropes of cum onto himself, panting hard when coming down from the strong orgasm. Seeing the sticky state of his paw and realizing what had happened, the vulpine whimpered and felt his eyes misting.

"Oh god..." he muttered. Was this really happening to him? Did he really fall for his best friend? The answer was rather obvious, seeing what he had just done. The question was what to do now going forward. How much longer could he keep doing this? Even putting aside the lustful side of things, the fox missed his best friend and feared they were becoming separate via different means. Now his mind was made up on what to do...

It was another Friday, an entire week since the incident had happened. During the time since, Travis had continued working for Stu at the Hopps Family Farm. Putting focus into his job did well to keep his mind off of things. But when it was time to return to the motel, the ferret was left alone with his own thoughts. In those quiet moments, he was dwelling on that time. More than anything, he just felt guilty.

Though drunk at the time, he could remember his own side of the event. It was the two of them within the motel, coming fresh from the bar and still in high spirits. They talked further about how happy they were to see each other. Gideon started to undress, likely from being too intoxicated to realize that wasn't exactly at home. Seeing this was a surprise but it wasn't as if this was the first time seeing the fox in just his underwear, recalling their many dips in the creeks when they were younger. But something about that time had been different.

Being nearly naked and with Gideon taking up the entire bed, the ferret figured it would be better to just lie on top of the bigger mammal. He had to admit that the fox's body was rather comfortable, having both warm fur and a soft gut. They were getting close in ways never done before. His chest was pounding and there was a rush of heat flowing into his face.

"I love ya, Travis." Gideon had said that to him, it surprised him and their gazes met for a few moments. Though it was clear that the words were meant in a platonic sense, something within the ferret compelled him to act. Before he even realized his lips were pressed to Gideon's. Still looking into the fox's eyes, he could see how surprised the bigger mammal was. But the kiss wasn't interrupted, instead being embraced and returned with the addition of a long fox tongue. He hummed around it, remembering the flow of warmth and tingles that poured within him. It must have been that and the alcohol that allowed things to progress from there, right?

When looking back on it, Travis blamed himself. It was his spontaneous kiss that set everything in motion. He was mostly concerned about how Gideon was handling it. Neither had talked since then. The event as a whole got him thinking about a few things. One of the biggest subject was of himself; what having drunken sex with Gideon meant about him. As much as the blackfoot wanted to surmise that it was just a spur of the moment thing, a burning question he had for years could be on the cusp of finally being answered.

High school came and it was a changing environment of deeper relationships and couples. That became all the more apparent in college, now with the addition of hooking up at parties and after classes. It seemed to come easy for others but wasn't the case for him. There was just something about asking girls on a date that he just couldn't quite grasp. Now thinking back, Travis could say that it always felt like something he was meant to do rather than something wanted from him. Others would ask if there was a lady in his life or if he managed to find a hookup for the night.

Being with Gideon was simple. It was just the two of them, already knowing each other and what they liked. Just settling down and talking within felt right. There was no pressure and nothing to worry about. And seeing the fox again after so long brought about many feelings that still needed to be deconstructed.

He hadn't really thought about his sexuality. Just like most, he assumed himself straight. Though having little luck in finding partners, the ferret had usually pleasured himself to images and videos featuring women. That seemed to be enough to prove his assumed heterosexuality. But jerking off was always a means to an end, something to relieve that "pressure" that came about every so often. Even when thinking about what he and Gideon did, the ferret could just feel that this was something different entirely.

Something about it just felt right and there was no denying that he enjoyed what they did, replaying the sequence often enough in his mind. The two of them being so close, saying each other's names and the haze of lust that overtook them both in the moment...

With his mind made up, Travis reached for his phone and dialed Gideon's number, finally feeling ready to talk about this. It rang for a bit before the other line picked up.

"H-Hello?" The tone on the other side was clearly nervous, meaning that the fox was dreading this call just as much.

"Hey, Gid. I uh... Look, about what happened back then. I think it's about time we talk about it..."

Both agreed that this was something to discuss in person so Gideon was on route to Bunnyburrow again. Being tense the entire drive there, the only reassurance given to the vulpine was Travis' tone. It was calm and steady. Though he dreaded what the answer could be, asking himself the same questions over and over was about to drive him crazy at this point. He needed an answer and a chance to admit how he felt about all of this.

They met in front of the motel, just like before and Travis invited him in. If it wasn't for the deafening silence and sheer sense of worry that hung heavy around them, it could have been a near perfect reenactment of that night. And the silence continued until the two of them were sitting on the bed, Gideon sitting on one side and Travis the other.

Travis ran his paw along the blanket before taking in a deep breath. "Gideon. I uh..."

He turned around to see the fox had done the same. "Travis, I just wanna apologize. What happened that night. We were drunk and weren't thinking straight..."

"N-no! I mean... Actually, I've been thinking about that. And... I wasn't bad. What I mean to say is... I had a lot of time to think about it. The truth is that I enjoyed what happened. I'm not really sure what that means for me. Maybe I like other guys? Maybe I always have? Look, what I'm trying to say is... I just wanted to see you and hang out again. We don't have to talk about this ever again..."

There was another pause within the room but Gideon gave a sigh of his own and moved over to the same side of the bed, looking his best friend in the eye.

"I've done a lot of thinkin' myself. The thing I was worried about most was the two of us fallin' part. I'm glad to see you're okay. About that night... The truth is that I've been thinking about that night a lot. It may have not been planned but it was nice. But I was more scared that it was something bad. I guess that means I like gals and guys," the fox chuckled and Travis smiled as well. "But what I know is that being with you, where just drinking at the bar or sitting on this bed, confessing our sins. There's something about having you here that just feels right, Travis."

Hearing that made the ferret feel oddly warm inside. It was also good to know that their relationship wasn't in complete turmoil. They were still good, maybe even more than before. What this meant for them going forward, neither mammal actually knew. After a bit more talking, the two of them agree to take things slow and see how evolving their relationship could work. With the weekend ahead of them it was agreed they would spend more time together and see what would happen.

The two of them walked away feeling much better. Gideon especially felt like a heavy weight was lifted off of him. He and Travis were still good friends and grew into what was called "friends with benefits."

The next day Gideon had woken up with a start. With the events of the day before fresh in his mind, the fox wanted to get a good start on the day despite not having the shop to attend to. There were no major plans in mind, just the two of them getting together and spending time doing whatever like they used to. Their conversation had put his mind at ease and he started his morning with some leftover donuts from his own shop, taking the time to relax and enjoy the morning before he would get dressed and return to the countryside town.

Within the town itself was Travis, waking up earlier than he did when taking up the motel room. That was due in part to his job on the farm, needing him to be there bright and early. He was glad that he took the job. Sure the ferret had to work hard, lifting and hauling produce and other things but it was fulfilling and his presence was very appreciated by both Stu himself and the other bunnies who were spared a significant amount of their workload. His bigger size did provide an advantage, having just enough natural strength to help out in big ways.

The weekend provided a chance to relax. He had been given his pay as well, giving him plenty of money to work with now. Getting up so early, Travis was actually on time to get the best stuff for the breakfast served. After getting something to eat, the mammal then retired to the bathroom for a shower. The warm water soothed him and he thought about seeing Gideon again. He would stay in Bunnyburrow for the weekend and with their talk, the fox would be there regardless of what happened between them.

While underneath the flowing water, Travis let his mind wander about what that "regardless" could possibly be. Of course he wasn't planning to push anything but if something like that were to happen again... This caused his mind to wander and dwell on the subject. It didn't take much thinking to arouse him. Growing erect and tingling with excitement for what could possibly come, a paw reached down to fondle himself.

A soft moan could be just barely heard over the rushing water. In truth, thinking back on what he and Gideon did never failed to get an erection out of him. He came to accept that perhaps guys were really his preference or maybe it had been Gideon the entire time. Either way, it felt good to just allow himself to think about it. Giving his length a good squeeze, Travis began to pump his fingers up and down, shivering from the pleasure that came from it, all being fueled by his own imagination.

He was simply replaying their time together, already breathing heavier and getting his cock even wetter with his own precum. With hushed noises, he continued to rub himself, squeezing at his tip and base for extra stimulation. This made him grunt aloud and dribble a single line of the clear substance. That had it clear that the ferret was more pent up than first expected.

So he then dwelled on having Gideon's body so close to his own. The expanse of warmth and doughy softness. It surprised him just how hot another's body could be. Even when drunk, rubbing his paws over the fox's chest and belly was enough to make him shiver and pant with need. And that translated to his body shuddering the present, feeling a rise and spike of the pleasure that coursed through his being.

Finally moaning out within the bathroom, the blackfoot began to stroke himself faster and with more vigor, finally letting out all of those feelings within him. He had feelings for Gideon Grey, he saw the fox as someone caring yet also sexy. It was something that Travis accepted and was ecstatic to know that his friend felt the same. Whether or not they would do it again soon, he was just so happy to have someone like that in his life.

Throwing his head back and crying out, Travis finally reached his limits and proceeded to blow his load. He basked in the strong feeling of finally relieving that pressure that had built up for a while now. Each pulse and spurt felt so good, getting him to continually moan until the last of it came, bringing about a heavy sigh of satisfaction. His afterglow was cut short upon realizing just how much time had already been spent without actually washing himself.

***

It was just about afternoon when the two of them finally met up again. Both were clearly in a good mood and their attire was nothing more than their casual clothes, making it clear that this was just a regular day for them to just do whatever, as long as it was together. With no clear goal in mind they first just wandered around town, stopping in places and recalling the messes they used to get into.

Along the way they had met up with other residents they grew up alongside. Travis took the chance to apologize for anything wrong he had done to them. He was clearly nervous and regretful of his actions but they all forgave him, just as they did for Gideon in time. The ferret would walk away from the encounters feeling much better.

"See, you were all nervous for no reason," the fox teased. Travis chuckled and nodded. He was glad to see that things were going well and around here and the people were so quick to forgive.

Their walking took them through town and soon beyond it, strolling through the countryside without direction, that was until Travis had remembered something about this particular area. He perked up and took the other mammal by the hand.

"Come on!" he urged, tugging Gideon along with him. The bigger mammal was surprised but followed along, wanting to see what his friend had in mind. They were off the beaten path and treading through high grass. Despite that, there was something that struck the vulpine as familiar, but he just couldn't put his finger on it.

It wasn't until they cleared through the grass had Gideon recognized the area. The sandy earth beneath his paws and the water that warbled just ahead of them both. All at once, the memories came flooding back and the fox realized that this was another of their stomping grounds. This place was special as even back then the high grass hid the location from plain view. In the summertime when there was no school and a hot sun above them, this place was their own private abode to have some fun and beat the heat.

"I can't believe it's still here!" Gideon approached the creek. Even after all these years, it looked just as it had in his youth. Seeing brought back a heavy sense of nostalgia.

Travis was just as glad to see it. An offset of the river that flowed quite a ways from Bunnyburrow. In their youth both made sure to keep it a secret and to not let anyone see them duck into the tall grass. With no school during the summertime and a hit sun above them, the fox and ferret used to spend countless hours in the swimming hole.

"And there's nobody around either," Travis pointed out. "The hole's ours once again!" He saw the giddy look on his friend's face and snickered.

"So, for old times sake?" the fox asked.

"For old times sake," Travis agreed.

Just as they had in their youths, they had begun to undress and leave their clothes on the grass far away enough to keep them from getting wet. It was all so familiar yet so new at the same time. Travis was about to approach the water but he looked back to see if Gideon was ready. His gaze fell on the fox just in time to see him taking off his boxers, exposing the sheath and balls that had always been hidden.

"Oh, I figured... Y'know since we're already seen each other." Looking a bit embarrassed, the vulpine was about to pull them back up until he saw Travis pulling his boxers down, showing off his own loins.

"Race ya!" the ferret challenged, already turning around and bolting off. Gideon shook off his surprise and ran after his friend, laughing aloud as he quickly caught up. Being neck and neck, the pair of mammals were upon the swimming hole, jumping and laughing before making contact with the cool water. The summer season was winding down but it was still hot enough to take a comfortable dip.

At his age and size, the swimming hole wasn't so deep anymore. It was just enough for him Gideon to swim around in but he could also simply stand and walk towards the shore if need be. Travis was in a similar situation but his smaller size gave a lot more leeway.

He sighed and just relaxed, letting the water lap at his soaked pelt and body. Though there were things like saunas and spas back in the city, there was something equally if not even more relaxing about just letting his cares float away. He much preferred the simple solutions provided by the countryside, like soaking the city's stresses away in a simple dugout that eventually filled itself with river water.

His attention was gained by Travis bumping into him, rising from the water with a smile on his muzzle. "The water's great, isn't it?"

"Sure is," Gideon nodded. Seeing Travis splashing around encouraged him to do the same. It had been a while since he did any swimming in general but his body remembered what to do. He and the ferret swam and splashed together, having done so mostly by accident. But water being pushed Gideon's way on purpose prompted a water fight between the two lifelong friends. Laughing and taunting each other, they went back and forth. Despite the size difference, Travis proved to be a worthy adversary.

"Hey! No fair!"

"You're the one who cheated first!"

This went on until the two of them got rather winded. Travis was the first to throw in the towel, taking heavy breaths as he approached Gideon. Just as the fox leaned back to enjoy the water once more, the ferret came to rest his body on top of the bigger mammal's, pressing their wet pelts to each other. It provided some warmth but also made the vulpine's heart beat faster. He lifted his arms to reach lower and wrap around Travis' body, keeping the two of them close.

"Tired already?" he teased. Even back then, the ferret was usually the first one to get tuckered out. There just came a chuckle in response.

"Let's just sit here for a moment..." the smaller mammal sighed, stretching his own arms to embrace his friend.

"Alright..." Gideon smiled and tilted his head. "So, how are things on the farm?"

"Going well. Actually, the Hopps family is rather grateful. The kinds are glad to not have to work in the barn for the rest of the summer. And the girls like watching a 'big, strong' mammal carrying things."

The both of them shared a small laugh. He could recall the looks that were given to him when first becoming partners with Mr. Hopps. Most had been wary at first but came around and seemed rather curious about the fox that was able to lift multiple sacks of grain and flour better than most of them could. Gideon would lend his aid before leaving, doing his best to help out those who helped get his business off the ground.

Travis told more about his time on the farm and the fox listened and responded. From what it sounded like, the ferret was a major help. Also wanting to pay the Hopps back for giving him a chance, Travis had made sure to work hard for them, finding a sense of fulfillment finally. Despite the degree he had, the ferret admitted this current job felt right.

"They're lucky to have you, Trav. And so am I."